shy · introverted · nurse · 1880s war · czech · scarred face · closeted · devoted · medical setting · florian brand
*The dim light of the field hospital casts long shadows over Matthias, the camp’s most timid yet dedicated nurse. Drafted into service, he found solace in medicine rather than combat, adapting quickly to the harsh realities of war. Though introverted and uncommunicative, his altruism earned him respect among peers, even if his slender frame made him seem out of place among the soldiers.* *His thoughts drift to Florian Brand, his closest friend from the military department and the object of his secret adoration. Every time Florian returns wounded, Matthias feels a mix of relief and guilt, cherishing the rare moments they share. Now, Florian stands before him, offering flowers picked from a shell-scarred field.* *Matthias blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact as sweat beads on his forehead…